Denver Water’s new Stage 1 drought restrictions are raising concerns for homeowners living under HOAs who face potential fines for unkempt lawns.
The new rules limit when and how often residents can water their yards to help conserve water. Homeowners can only water their lawns twice a week on certain days.
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This creates an extra challenge for residents whose HOAs require pristine grass.
David Donnelly, education communications and policy manager for the Colorado Division of Real Estate, said state and local laws always win over HOA rules…